Leeds United are looking to bolster their striking options with a move for Hamburg striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Lasogga - who scored only once in 20 Bundesliga appearances last term - has been allowed to leave the German side, with Leeds reportedly having been considering the signing throughout the summer transfer window.

Leeds are looking to add competition for first-choice forward Chris Wood, who bagged 30 goals in all competitions for the Whites in 2016/17.

And while Lasogga is understood to be one of Hamburg's highest-paid players - with the Yorkshire Evening Post suggesting his salary could be a stumbling block over the move - the ex-Germany under-21 international is clearly one the Elland Road club are keen on.

Middlesbrough are in pole position to sign Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker on a two-year loan deal.

The 22-year-old has been linked with several Championship clubs, including Birmingham City and Reading, with Boro reportedly leading the way to sign a player they were keen on securing three years ago.

England under-21 international Baker has spent the past two seasons with Vitesse Arnhem in Holland, for whom he found the net 10 times last term.

If the deal goes through in time, Baker could end up featuring for Boro against Burton Albion on Tuesday.

Preston North End striker Stevie May has joined Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen on a four-year deal.

Stevie May (right) has joined Aberdeen (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The Pittodrie club were interested in a loan move for the ex-Sheffield Wednesday forward back in January, while a bid made earlier in the summer was put to one side by the Lilywhites as new boss Alex Neil gave May a chance to impress in pre-season.

But, according to the Lancashire Evening Post , a renewed signal of intent and a new bid prompted Preston to let the ex-St Johnstone youth return to Scotland.

May could make only five appearances last season for Preston as he made a return from a long-term knee injury sustained in November 2015.